Radiohead: Every Album Ranked Worst To Best

The Bends is Pablo Honey if it had been made later in the band's career. At its core, it still feels like a strong alt-rock record, but has the added bonus of Radiohead's improved sound, songwriting experience and increasingly daring experimentation.

For the majestic closing track Street Spirit (Fade Out) and the moody, gorgeous tones of Nice Dream alone The Bends would avoid ranking last on this list, but luckily for fans it's more than just the two tracks, but twelve songs of equally inspired brilliance.

One of the truly great rock albums of the 90s, the band's second record is an atmospheric odyssey into the mind of its songwriters, particularly Thom Yorke with his deeply personal, self-reflective lyrics and the fiery guitar work of the irreplaceable Jonny Greenwood.

It's a melodic, timeless album that best captures Radiohead's angsty roots, and though it lacks the sheer experimental insanity of later albums, it's still nothing if not a spotless album. The only issue, really, is that it's far too short.